Delta Kappa Gamma initiates recognizedThe Beta Nu Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) Society International recently recognized their new initiates for the 2014-2015 biennium. The mission of DKG is to promote professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

Roys — GraceMr. Michael Roys and Mrs. Lisa Price of Russellville are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Grace Elizabeth Roys to Sawyer McConnell Grace. Grace is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Price and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Roys. Sawyer is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Greg Grace. His grandparents are the late Bill Grace and wife, Mrs. Bill Grace and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bolen. Grace is a Russellville High School Graduate. She is currently a ...

Universities tap into craft beer growth by offering classesMONTPELIER, Vt. — With an explosion in growth in the craft beer industry over the last decade, it’s not enough to simply have a passion for brewing and beer when it comes to starting a brewery or working for one as the industry gets more competitive. Recognizing that, some universities are now offering programs on the business of craft beer. In the last decade, the number of craft breweries has grown to more than 4,000 in the U.S. today, from ...

Fultz-Rosewell retirement reception heldOZARK — There was a reception on Dec. 2 to honor of Cathy Fultz-Rosewell, retiring at the end of the semester after 25 years of teaching at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus. Fultz-Rosewell, program chairwoman of the cosmetology program, began teaching at Arkansas Tech-Ozark, then Arkansas Valley Vocational Technical School, in 1991. Prior to teaching, she owned her own salon for 10 years. During her time as faculty, she has seen more than...

Petty assigned to Russellville Air Force recruiting officeStaff Sergeant Robert Petty has been assigned to the Air Force recruiting office, 2752 East Parkway, Suite 4, in Russellville. As an Air Force recruiter, Petty is responsible for inspiring, engaging and recruiting future Airmen in Russellville and surrounding areas. Prior to his assignment in Russellville, he was assigned to Edwards Air Force Base in California as a Security Forces Member. To contact Staff Sergeant Petty about the Air Force, c...

Christmas card contest winners announcedSaint Mary’s Regional Medical Center announced the winners of the 2015 Saint Mary’s Christmas Card coloring contest. This year, the school that was selected to participate was London Elementary School. The winner of the contest won a $50 gift certificate and their artwork was placed on Saint Mary’s Christmas card, which Saint Mary’s sent to all of its physicians, volunteers and hospital managers. The winners of this years contest were Natalie ...

First baby of 2016Jennifer and Joe Edwards hold their baby girl, Cora Isabel Edwards, Saturday morning at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. Cora was the first baby born in 2016 for Pope County. She was born at 6:37 p.m. on New Year’s Day, was 19 inches in length and weighed 5 pounds and 9 ounces.

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Foster — McKnightMr. and Mrs. Rocky Foster are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashley Foster, to Austin McKnight, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Cauthron of Paris, Ark. and Mr. and Mrs. Jack McKnight of Greenbrier. Ashley is a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a Masters in early childhood education and is currently employed at the Western Yell County School District as a First and Second Grade teacher. Austin is...

Students donate to food pantryThe third grade class at St. John Catholic School in Russellville collected food for The Harvest House Food Pantry. The food donation was made in honor of classroom volunteer Mary Lou Wilkinson.

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P.E.O. members enjoy Christmas brunchMembers of Chapter AH, P.E.O met for a Christmas brunch on Dec. 12 at the Lake Point Conference Center. A love offering was collected in honor of Martha Williams, a charter member of Chapter AH. The $1,000 Martha Williams Community Scholarship will be presented to a Russellville High School senior at the Celebration of Excellence in May.

Second annual CASA Christmas Party heldCASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of the 5th Judicial District brought the joy of Christmas to Pope County foster kids on Dec. 11. The annual party was made possible by the generosity of a local Giving Tree Grant, a sponsorship by ConAgra, Russellville’s Junior Auxiliary and many other members of the community. One of the unique things about this event, is every child receives a gift they put on their list to Santa. This wonderful event...

Sage — McKnightSavannah Deshae Sage and Ricky Mcknight are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Joel and Mary Beth Sage of Dover. Savannah is a 2006 graduate of Dover High School. She attended Arkansas Tech University and received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2014, at UAMS College of Pharmacy. She is currently employed as a pharmacist at Walmart. The prospective groom is the son of Doug and Karen M...

Panel, owner to resume talksMembers of the Russellville Historic District Commission (RHDC) will meet at a building at Main Street and Commerce Avenue to help the owner get back on track to finish renovations. Architect Bob Hiegel and building owner Van Christiansen said they could meet with RHDC Chairman Greg Barborek on Friday morning to look at a couple of issues that remain before the owner can receive a certificate of appropriateness (COA) for renovation from the co...

ATU to honor fall 2015 graduatesArkansas Tech University will confer approximately 640 degrees during fall 2015 commencement ceremonies at John E. Tucker Coliseum in Russellville this weekend. Students earning degrees from the Arkansas Tech Graduate College will participate in a 7 p.m. ceremony on Friday, Dec. 18. The 10 a.m. ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 19, will include candidates from the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Business and the College of Education. I...